Rupublicans, Contraception, and Hypocrisy!!!!!

ü28 states require insurers that cover prescription drugs to provide coverage of the full range of FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and devices; 17 of these states also require coverage of related outpatient services.

o2 states exclude emergency contraception from the required coverage.

o1 state excludes minor dependents from coverage.

ü20 states allow certain employers and insurers to refuse to comply with the mandate. 8 states have no such provision that permits refusal by some employers or insurers.

o4 states include a “limited” refusal clause that allows only churches and church associations to refuse to provide coverage, and does not permit hospitals or other entities to do so.

o7 states include a “broader” refusal clause that allows churches, associations of churches, religiously affiliated elementary and secondary schools, and, potentially, some religious charities and universities to refuse, but not hospitals.

o8 states include an “expansive” refusal clause that allows religious organizations, including at least some hospitals, to refuse to provide coverage; 2 of these states also exempt secular organizations with moral or religious objections. (An additional state, Nevada, does not exempt any employers but allows religious insurers to refuse to provide coverage; 2 other states exempt insurers in addition to employers.)

Based on what I heard on the radio -

Arizona passed their law under a Republican governor.

Iowa passed their law under a Republican governor.

New York passed their law under a Republican governor.

Massachusetts passed their law under Mitt Romney.

And I'm sure if someone took the time to check - there are a lot of Republicans who sponsored and supported this at the state level.